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Punta Gorda bicyclist hit, killed by car

Published: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 5:46 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 5:46 a.m.

A 53-year-old Punta Gorda man was hit by a car and killed while riding a bicycle on Tamiami Trail early Monday evening, authorities said.

Christopher Weems was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident unfolded shortly before 5 p.m. in Port Charlotte, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Weems was riding a bicycle northbound on Tamiami, approaching Main Street, when he tried to turn left across the roadway, troopers reported. As he did so, he crossed into the path of a 2008 Ford driven by Pamela Ann Corlieto, 48, of Cape Coral.

Corlieto's car hit Weems, knocking him from the bike, according to reports. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Charlotte Regional Medical Center for treatment.

No charges have been filed, troopers reported, while an investigation is ongoing.

<p>A 53-year-old Punta Gorda man was hit by a car and killed while riding a bicycle on Tamiami Trail early Monday evening, authorities said.</p><p>Christopher Weems was pronounced dead at the scene.</p><p>The incident unfolded shortly before 5 p.m. in Port Charlotte, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.</p><p>Weems was riding a bicycle northbound on Tamiami, approaching Main Street, when he tried to turn left across the roadway, troopers reported. As he did so, he crossed into the path of a 2008 Ford driven by Pamela Ann Corlieto, 48, of Cape Coral.</p><p>Corlieto's car hit Weems, knocking him from the bike, according to reports. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Charlotte Regional Medical Center for treatment.</p><p>No charges have been filed, troopers reported, while an investigation is ongoing.</p>